| Flavor Text |
 | Sword | It’s said that this Pokémon’s beautiful blue wings are made of ice. Articuno flies over snowy mountains, its long tail fluttering along behind it. |
Shield | This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost. |  | Sword | Its feather-like blades are composed of psychic energy and can shear through thick iron sheets as if they were paper. |
Shield | Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid. |
| Brilliant Diamond |
This legendary bird Pokémon can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air. |
| Shining Pearl |
Galarian Form Level Up |
|
| — |
Gust |
 |
 |
40 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
| A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| — |
Psycho Shift |
 |
 |
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target. |
| 5 |
Confusion |
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50 |
100 |
25 |
10 |
| The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| 10 |
Reflect |
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|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| 15 |
Hypnosis |
|
|
-- |
60 |
20 |
-- |
| The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| 20 |
Agility |
|
|
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 25 |
Ancient Power |
 |
|
60 |
100 |
5 |
10 |
| The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
| 30 |
Tailwind |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
| The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| 35 |
Psycho Cut |
|
 |
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 40 |
Recover |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP. |
| 45 |
Freezing Glare |
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|
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| 50 |
Dream Eater |
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100 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
| The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 55 |
Hurricane |
|
|
110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
| 60 |
Mind Reader |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target. |
| 65 |
Future Sight |
|
|
120 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. |
| 70 |
Trick Room |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
Standard Level Up |
|
| — |
Gust |
|
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40 |
100 |
35 |
-- |
| A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| — |
Mist |
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
| The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns. |
| 5 |
Powder Snow |
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40 |
100 |
25 |
10 |
| The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon. |
| 10 |
Reflect |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| 15 |
Ice Shard |
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40 |
100 |
30 |
-- |
| The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. |
| 20 |
Agility |
|
|
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 25 |
Ancient Power |
|
|
60 |
100 |
5 |
10 |
| The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user's stats at once. |
| 30 |
Tailwind |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
| The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| 35 |
Freeze-Dry |
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70 |
100 |
20 |
10 |
| The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types. |
| 40 |
Roost |
|
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 45 |
Ice Beam |
|
|
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| 50 |
Hail |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| 55 |
Hurricane |
|
|
110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
| 60 |
Mind Reader |
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|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target. |
| 65 |
Blizzard |
|
|
110 |
70 |
5 |
10 |
| A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| 70 |
Sheer Cold |
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?? |
30 |
5 |
-- |
| The target faints instantly. It's less likely to hit the target if it's used by Pokémon other than Ice types. |
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks |
|
| TM06 |
Fly |
|
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90 |
95 |
15 |
-- |
|
| The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
| TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
|
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM09 |
Giga Impact |
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150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
|
| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM17 |
Light Screen |
|
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-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
|
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM18 |
Reflect |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
|
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM21 |
Rest |
|
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 |
Snore |
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50 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
|
| This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 |
Protect |
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|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM26 |
Scary Face |
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|
-- |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM27 |
Icy Wind |
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|
55 |
95 |
15 |
100 |
|
| The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| TM30 |
Steel Wing |
 |
|
70 |
90 |
25 |
10 |
|
| The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
| TM32 |
Sandstorm |
|
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-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM33 |
Rain Dance |
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|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
|
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 |
Sunny Day |
 |
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
|
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM35 |
Hail |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM39 |
Facade |
|
|
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 |
Swift |
|
|
60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
|
| Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM44 |
Imprison |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM46 |
Weather Ball |
|
|
50 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
| TM51 |
Icicle Spear |
|
|
25 |
100 |
30 |
-- |
|
| The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM56 |
U-turn |
 |
|
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM60 |
Power Swap |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target. |
| TM61 |
Guard Swap |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target. |
| TM64 |
Avalanche |
|
|
60 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. |
| TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
|
|
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
|
| The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM70 |
Trick Room |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
|
| The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM76 |
Round |
|
|
60 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
|
| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM95 |
Air Slash |
|
|
75 |
95 |
15 |
30 |
|
| The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. |
Technical Record Attacks |
|
| TR05 |
Ice Beam |
|
|
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
|
| The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TR06 |
Blizzard |
|
|
110 |
70 |
5 |
10 |
|
| A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TR11 |
Psychic |
|
|
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
|
| The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TR12 |
Agility |
|
|
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
|
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| TR20 |
Substitute |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TR25 |
Psyshock |
|
|
80 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. |
| TR26 |
Endure |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
 |
|
80 |
100 |
15 |
20 |
|
| The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TR34 |
Future Sight |
|
|
120 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. |
| TR40 |
Skill Swap |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
|
|
90 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| TR49 |
Calm Mind |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
|
| The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TR66 |
Brave Bird |
|
|
120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
|
| The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TR82 |
Stored Power |
|
|
20 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
|
| The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the move's power. |
| TR83 |
Ally Switch |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
|
| The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| TR89 |
Hurricane |
|
|
110 |
70 |
10 |
30 |
|
| The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. |
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks |
|
| TM03 |
Water Pulse |
|
|
60 |
100 |
20 |
20 |
| The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| TM05 |
Roar |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM07 |
Hail |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. |
| TM11 |
Sunny Day |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM13 |
Ice Beam |
|
|
90 |
100 |
10 |
10 |
| The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM14 |
Blizzard |
|
|
110 |
70 |
5 |
10 |
| A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TM15 |
Hyper Beam |
|
|
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
| The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM17 |
Protect |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 |
Rain Dance |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM32 |
Double Team |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 |
Reflect |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM37 |
Sandstorm |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM40 |
Aerial Ace |
|
|
60 |
101 |
20 |
-- |
| The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 |
Facade |
|
|
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 |
Rest |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM47 |
Steel Wing |
|
|
70 |
90 |
25 |
10 |
| The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user's Defense stat. |
| TM51 |
Roost |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| TM58 |
Endure |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM68 |
Giga Impact |
|
|
150 |
90 |
5 |
-- |
| The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM72 |
Avalanche |
|
|
60 |
100 |
10 |
-- |
| The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. |
| TM82 |
Sleep Talk |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM87 |
Swagger |
|
|
-- |
85 |
15 |
-- |
| The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
| TM88 |
Pluck |
|
|
60 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM89 |
U-turn |
|
|
70 |
100 |
20 |
-- |
| After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 |
Substitute |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
| The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM94 |
Fly |
|
|
90 |
95 |
15 |
-- |
| The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. |
| TM97 |
Defog |
|
|
-- |
101 |
15 |
-- |
| A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness. |
| TM98 |
Rock Smash |
 |
|
40 |
100 |
15 |
50 |
| The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
Usable Max Moves |
|
| Max Flutterby |
|
|
120
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Max Strike |
|
|
150(Phy)/150(Spe)
150(Phy)/150(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Max Phantasm |
|
|
130 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Max Hailstorm |
|
|
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. |
| Max Airstream |
|
|
140(Phy)/140(Spe)
140(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| Max Mindstorm |
|
|
120(Phy)/140(Spe) |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns. |
| Max Rockfall |
|
|
110
110 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns. |
| Max Steelspike |
|
|
120
120 |
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats. |
| Max Guard |
|
|
|
101 |
10 |
-- |
|
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Transfer Only Moves (Details) |
|
| Leer |
|
|
-- |
100 |
30 |
100 | Let's Go Lv. 16 |
| The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| Mirror Coat |
|
|
?? |
100 |
20 |
-- | Let's Go Lv. 24 |
| A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Toxic |
 |
|
-- |
90 |
10 |
-- |
Gen VII TM06 |
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| Aurora Veil |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Gen VII TM70 |
| This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm. |
| Frost Breath |
|
|
60 |
90 |
10 |
100 |
Gen VII TM79 |
| The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit. |
| Confide |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
100 |
Gen VII TM100 |
| The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Headbutt |
|
|
70 |
100 |
15 |
30 |
Let's Go TM01 |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sky Attack |
|
|
140 |
90 |
5 |
30 |
Move Tutor - USM |
| A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Laser Focus |
|
|
-- |
101 |
30 |
-- |
Move Tutor - USM |
| The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
| Air Cutter |
|
|
60 |
95 |
25 |
-- |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Mud-slap |
 |
|
20 |
100 |
10 |
100 |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Twister |
 |
|
40 |
100 |
20 |
20 |
Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. |
| Double-edge |
|
|
120 |
100 |
15 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Mimic |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
Move Tutor - FRLG |
| The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Curse |
|
|
-- |
101 |
10 |
-- |
Gen II TM03 |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Detect |
|
|
-- |
101 |
5 |
-- |
Gen II TM43 |
| This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Peck |
|
|
35 |
100 |
35 |
-- | RB Lv. 1 | Y Lv. 1 |
| The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Whirlwind |
|
|
-- |
101 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM04 |
| The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Take Down |
|
|
90 |
85 |
20 |
-- |
Gen I TM09 |
| A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Bubble Beam |
|
|
65 |
100 |
20 |
10 |
Gen I TM11 |
| A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat. |
| Water Gun |
|
|
40 |
100 |
25 |
-- |
Gen I TM12 |
| The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
